Not Just DSL: Starlink Is Attracting Cable and Fixed Wireless Customers, Too

According to data from Ookla, nine out of ten new Starlink subscribers in the US switched from non-fiber connections like DSL, cable, and fixed wireless access, attracted in part by promotional pricing on the 100 Mbps residential plan. Ookla also noted that Starlink adoption in US urban areas grew significantly faster than in rural areas during the first half of 2026. Meanwhile, SpaceX has continued adjusting prices, implementing a recent price hike and rolling out dynamic pricing while offering new discounts. Open article →